Our governors, have three main roles:
To provide strategic direction for the work we do at BDB and its improvement.
To support, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the work we do in school.
To hold the school to account for the standards achieved and the quality of education.
Governance Structure
Bishop David Brown School follows a portfolio model of governance, this model means specific governors have a remit of focussing on designated areas of the School and ensuring they not only support the School but hold them to account.
The following table highlights the structure of governance at BDB.
| Portfolio | Area of Focus | Lead Governor | Additional Governor | Parent Governor | Staff Governor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PF1 | PORTFOLIO 1 (PF1) ETHOS, VISION, STRATEGY (EVS) | Phillip Dick | Laura Cook | ||
| PF2 | PORTFOLIO 2 (PF2): TEACHING AND LEARNING (TL) | Laura Cook | George Pincus | David O'Brien | Sam Broad |
| PF3 | PORTFOLIO 3 (PF3)-FINANCE, PREMISES AND RESOURCES (F&R) | Fiona Munday | Claire Davies | Paul Boddy | Sam Broad |
| PF4 | PORTFOLIO 4 (PF4)- CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING (CP&S) | Jackie Richmond | George Pincus | Anna Menzies | Veronica Ellul |
| PF5 | PORTFOLIO 5 (PF5)-BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING (BD&M) | Alex Mundy | Claire Davies | ||
| PF6 | PORTFOLIO 6 (PF6 )- HR AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (HR&OD) | Phillip Dick | Alex Mundy |
Local Governing Body (LGB)
Bishop David Browns LGB is made up as follows:-
Members appointed by Unity Schools Trust, to include the Chair – usually people with a
local connection or interest who are committed to supporting educational opportunity in the area.
- 1 member of Unity
- Schools Trust
- Head of School
- Parent governors
- Staff governors
- Community Governors
Our aim is to create a balanced group with a range of skills and connections to work with and support the school in achieving excellence.